National Trust Days out in Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute

Visit a National Trust Property for a great day out for the whole family

National Trust days out in Inverclyde and Argyll & Bute

There are lots of National Trust for Scotland properties across Inverclyde and Argyll & Bute and they offer great family days out.

The National Trust for Scotland are the largest member organisation in Scotland and the work they do helps families across the country enjoy everything Scotland has to offer.

From coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, the National Trust for Scotland encourage people to get involved with all of the things that make Scotland beautiful and unique. They also work to protect the beauty and heritage of our country for future generations.

The National Trust for Scotland want to make sure that Scottish heritage always has a home and that the Scottish countryside always remains unspoilt, and accessible.

National Trust Properties are fantastic for adults and children of all ages and they run great events throughout the year. Choose from Easter Egg Hunts, Summer fun activities, Spooky Halloween Events and wonderfully festive experiences that usually involve Santa Claus and some reindeer.

The Hill House in Helensburgh

The Hill House is classed as Charles Rennie Mackintosh's domestic masterpiece. Mackintosh and his wife, who was the artist Margaret Macdonald, created almost everything you see in the property - from the actual building to the furniture and the textiles.

The property was restored by the National Trust for Scotland to look almost exactly as it did in 1904. The beautiful garden outside has also been restored using plants that would have been available in the early 20th century.

IN MARCH/APRIL 2018 YOU CAN TAKE PART IN A CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE HILL HOUSE. FIND DETAILSHERE

Crarae Gardens in Inveraray

A wonderful family day out at this exotic wilderness in the middle of Argyll. Crarae Gardens is a Himalayan-style glen, set in the gentle hills of Inveraray. The sparkling waters of the Crarae Burn are the stunning centrepiece surrounded by rocky gorges, wooden bridges and thickets of majestic trees including maple, birch and evergreens. Beautiful sprays of flowers are sprinkled throughout the gardens as well. The wonderful Garden was created in 1912 by Lady Grace Campbell. She was the aunt of renowned plant hunter Reginald Farrer who brought her trees and shrubs from China, Nepal and Tibet.

IN MARCH/APRIL 2018 YOU CAN TAKE PART IN A CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT AT CRARAE GARDEN. FIND DETAILS HERE.

Ben Lomond at Rowardennan

This is one for families with slightly older children. Dress for the weather and head to Ben Lomond to experience the the beauty and the magic that attracts over 35000 walkers every year. Rising from the east shore of Loch Lomond to a height of 974m (3,193ft), Ben Lomond offers exhilarating walking and spectacular views across Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and beyond. Although Ben Lomond is hugely popular, the Munro and the surrounding area still retain the sense of wilderness that Rob Roy experienced over 300 years ago.

IN MARCH/APRIL 2018 YOU CAN TAKE PART IN A CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT AT BEN LOMOND. FIND DETAILS HERE.

These are just a few of the National Trust Properties offering great family days out. Find other properties here.

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